Joel Hofer’s 31 saves and two power-play goals carried St. Louis to a 4-1 win despite Boston’s 32-18 edge in shots.
St. Louis beat Boston 4-1 despite being outshot 32-18, a 14-shot gap. Joel Hofer stopped 31 of 32 shots for a 96.9% save percentage, while Jeremy Swayman made 14 saves on 18 shots for 77.8%. Robert Thomas led the Blues with one goal and two assists for three points, two shots and a plus-1 rating. Philip Broberg also had three points with one goal and two assists, adding one shot and finishing even. Jimmy Snuggerud scored a power-play goal on two shots and was plus-1, while Jake Neighbours also scored on the power play, recorded five hits and finished plus-1. James Hagens scored Boston’s only goal on two shots and was plus-1, while Charlie McAvoy led the Bruins with five shots on goal. St. Louis’ two power-play goals and Hofer’s 31 saves outweighed Boston’s shot volume to secure the 4-1 final.
Key Performers
Robert Thomas — 1G, 2A, 3P, 2 shots, +1. Philip Broberg — 1G, 2A, 3P, 1 shot, even. Joel Hofer — 31 saves on 32 shots, 1 goal against, 96.9% save percentage.
Standings Impact
St. Louis moves from 5-6-1 to 6-6-1, reaching 13 points and ending its two-game losing streak. Boston falls from 9-3-1 to 9-4-1 and 19 points.
DYMA Insight
No. 22 St. Louis beat No. 3 Boston by converting two power plays and getting a 96.9% save performance from Hofer. The Blues won despite a 14-shot disadvantage.